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Sunday, February 2, 2014

Glendale Chocolate Affaire, 2014

For any of you who live in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area, this weekend is a great event in Glendale: The Chocolate Affaire, February 7-9. In addition to music, crafts for sell, and a myriad of food and chocolate treats, there's a romance writer's booth and free writing classes. It's a great opportunity.

Here's the line-up of classes:

Author Classes

SATURDAY:

12:00-12:45 Deena Remiel - Evolution of the Alpha Male

1:00-1:45 Kris Tualla - 4.5 Paths to Publishing

2:00-2:45 Tina Radcliffe - Writing Romantic Short Stories

3:00-3:45 Erin Quinn - Editors & Agents: How to reach them and what they can do for you

4:00-4:45 Morgan Kearns - Self-Publishing Pitfalls

SUNDAY:

1:00-1:45 Anna Questerly - Using Figurative Language

2:00-2:45 Michelle McKissack - Marketing with Facebook

3:00-3:45 Virginia Nelson - Marketing with Swag

4:00-4:45 Sandra Smith - Traveling for Research

And don't leave without splurging on chocolate-covered cheesecake on a stick, or some other delectable treat.

About Me

I am first and foremost a writer. My true love is fiction, but I also write articles and personal essays, mostly based on my number two passion: travel. In order to support my travel habits, I have taught English as a Second Language in places like Mexico, Poland, the Czech Republic, and exotic Arizona.

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